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Global AMC BlackRock raises stake in this housing finance company. Details here
BlackRock has increased its stake in Sammaan Capital to 7.68% after acquiring 562,942 shares. The shares of Sammaan Capital have remained under severe volatility in recent months, falling from ₹188.59 apiece to ₹140, losing 26% of their value.
Private banks may outperform PSUs after rally; ICICI Bank, Kotak among top picks: Digant Haria
Private sector banks could outperform PSU banks after a strong rally in public lenders, according to Digant Haria of GreenEdge Wealth Services. He said PSU banks benefited from improving asset quality and growth cycles, but valuations now favour private lenders. Haria prefers large private banks such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank. He also sees opportunities in microfinance firms and gold loan companies like Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Digital platforms, defence and pharma stand out after market correction: Envision Capital
Nilesh Shah, Founder of Envision Capital, said market valuations have corrected to historical averages, creating opportunities despite negative global news flow. Several mid- and small-cap stocks now trade at 12–14 times earnings while still growing around 20%. He also remains constructive on banks, though some stocks may correct 5–10%.
Tejas Networks Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Piramal Pharma Ltd, Northern ARC Capital Ltd, IndusInd Bank Ltd and Amber Enterprises India Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 12 March 2026.
AI to disrupt banking? Nomura initiates coverage on 3 NBFC stocks that can beat banks for next 15 years
Nomura has initiated coverage on Tata Capital, L&T Finance and Piramal Finance with Buy ratings, citing their expanding product portfolios and rapid adoption of AI-driven lending engines. The brokerage expects NBFCs to outpace banks over the next 15 years, driven by MSME credit gaps, digital data analytics and rising retail penetration.
Stocks To Buy: Three non-bank lenders that Nomura is betting on for up to 26% upside
Brokerage firm Nomura has initiated coverage on three non-bank lenders (NBFCs), Piramal Finance, L&T Finance and Tata Capital with a "buy" rating in its latest note on Wednesday, March 12. In addition to these, it has also initiated coverage on HDB Financial Services, with a "neutral" rating.
SBI ties up with MUFG Bank to finance M&A, aviation and real estate deals
The agreement comes after the Reserve Bank of India issued the final guidelines for banks to finance mergers and acquisitions on 13 February, executing a significant regulatory shift that's expected to boost deal funding by domestic lenders.
Japan's MUFG, State Bank of India partner to finance projects, including M&A
The alliance follows recent reforms by India's central bank permitting domestic lenders to finance corporate acquisitions, funding up to 75% of the deal value for listed and unlisted firms.
US regulators to propose new capital rules to boost bank lending - Bloomberg - Investing.com India
US regulators to propose new capital rules to boost bank lending - BloombergInvesting.com India
Emami among 7 small-cap stocks hit 52-week lows; slip up to 25% in a month
Amid a sharp 1,342-point Sensex drop to 76,863, seven BSE 250 Smallcap stocks, including Sapphire Foods, JK Lakshmi Cement, Relaxo, Aegis Logistics, Five-Star Finance, Emami and Jyothy Labs, hit 52-week lows, signaling weakness.
RBI aligns capital rules of banks with global norms
The Reserve Bank of India has updated bank capital rules, aligning them with global standards and clarifying how lenders assess trading partner default risk. New guidelines require banks to include trading-partner exposures from all consolidated entities. Updated 'add-on' percentages for off-balance-sheet trades like derivatives are now in effect, impacting capital requirements for clearing members on exchanges.
Kedaara Capital gears up to sell Universal NutriScience for Rs 3,000 crore
UNS markets Seacod, one of India's top-selling cod liver oil capsule brands. The company is expected to be valued at around ₹3,000 crore. Investment bank Rothschild has been appointed to advise Kedaara on the sale process, the people cited above said.